Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our teamin Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Ipswich, Suffolk. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Ipswich, Suffolk. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Ipswich, Suffolk. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications , all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team.If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Management Accountant will provide corporate leadership for management accounting, financial planning and financial performance. You will be joining the Finance Team at an exciting time as we look to transform the service we offer to stakeholders and drive forward financial performance. As part of the Finance Management Team, you will play a key part in making operational finance decisions. This role is integral in leading the Business Partnering Team including direct management of five Business Partners and a wider team of eight. You will lead on the delivery of month end process and be instrumental in delivering a balanced budget, as well as driving process transformation, ensuring a strong internal control environment. About you We are looking for a strong leader with a positive mindset, driven and adaptable to change. You will be: CCAB Qualified - CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent qualification experienced at a senior level, ideally within a public sector or similar environment experienced in leading and developing a team through change career minded, keen to make a positive impact, personable and patient dealing with colleagues and members enthusiastic to ensure a right for time approach and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues around the Council comfortable delivering to tight deadlines and be able to demonstrate your leadership skills able to influence at a senior level and work effectively with others, forming collaborative partnerships About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 3 June 2026 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Senior Management Accountant role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our teamin Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £53,460 - £63,013 per annum (pro rata for part time) click apply for full job details

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking two talented and ambitious Planning Officers to join our busy Development Management Team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent post or Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months . The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time) This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications , all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are seeking two talented and ambitious Planning Officers to join our busy Development Management Team . If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role This is a Career Grade role, therefore offering fantastic opportunities to develop and progress your career within planning. In this role, you will: Examine and evaluate all types of planning applications made under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation. Assess whether proposals are in accordance with Council s policies, considering the needs of the local community and liaising with specialist technical officers from other directorates. Offer sound pre-application advice in terms of requirements for planning permission, general acceptability of development proposals and in respect of planning policy advice. Attend meetings with planning agents/applicants on site and virtually via Microsoft Teams following up with written responses. Review site histories, spatial constraints and the current planning regulations to assist with general planning enquiries. Require a full driving licence as this role includes carrying out site visits and attending site meetings across our rural districts. About you You may be an entry level Planner or a more experienced Planning Officer seeking a fresh challenge or a graduate seeking to gain work experience within a local authority. You will need to demonstrate a keen interest in the Planning process and will be motivated to help us positively shape our environment through fostering sustainable growth and the delivery of the right homes and jobs, in the right places. A team player, also able to work on your own initiative, you will be solutions-focused, with an appetite for effective collaboration. You will be an effective communicator, who can work with our key stakeholders in implementing our spatial vision for the districts as we deliver our new Joint Local Plan for our communities. Strong IT skills are essential and experience in report writing would be advantageous. In return we can offer opportunities for continued professional development and progression within the career grade scheme. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our ways of working We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 26 May 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Planning Officer role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part time, Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 9 months (to commence June 2026). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Join our team We are looking for an experienced and efficient HR Administrator to join our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR and OD) team , to provide essential maternity cover. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role This is a part time position, ideally working 2 full days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, however there is some flexibility. You will work with the operational HR team to provide an effective admin service to all employees, using our in-house HR and payroll system - Oracle. You will provide support and guidance on a broad variety of HR and payroll queries, processing and actioning emails in the HR team and the Learning and Development mailboxes and signposting colleagues to guidance resources and specialist HR colleagues where required. You will undertake pre-employment checks, process starters and leavers, raise purchase orders and answer general enquiries. This is a busy role, where you will be the first point of contact for both telephone and email enquiries, providing an efficient and professional response service. About you You will be an experienced Administrator, with HR knowledge and understanding, who has worked within HR or a closely aligned team. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage their own workload effectively and efficiently. Confidentiality is key in this role along with attention to detail and effective IT user skills, particularly Microsoft Office. If you are an experienced HR Administrator, with an excellent eye for detail, able to work under your own initiative, multi-task and prioritise a busy workload, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our working Culture We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Interview date: 6 May 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this HR Administrator role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Countryside Rangers to join the team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, 37 hours per week, working pattern to include weekends and bank holidays. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 per annum (pro rata for part time or fixed term). This role is open to full time , part time , and job share applications , all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for two Seasonal Rangers to join our Public Realm Team, helping to protect, manage and enhance our countryside sites while ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all visitors. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the Public Realm Team The Public Realm Team are responsible for the day-to-day management of the District Councils countryside sites, parks and open spaces. These include recreational sites, local nature reserves, parks and smaller picnic areas. In addition, the Team is responsible for Council owned play areas, management of the Councils tree stock, routine grounds maintenance on roadside verges and open spaces within Council housing areas as well as keeping the districts clean through litter collection, mechanical sweeping and removing fly tips. About the role You will play a vital hands-on role in the day-to-day management of parks, open spaces and nature reserves, working outdoors in all weathers and having a positive, visible presence on site. Key responsibilities Supervising and welcoming visitors to countryside sites, promoting responsible use and site rules Carrying out practical countryside management, including vegetation management, litter picking, minor repairs and habitat improvement works Patrolling sites on foot and travelling between locations as required Monitoring site safety, undertaking basic risk assessments and reporting issues Supporting biodiversity, conservation and site improvement projects Working with colleagues, contractors and volunteers to maintain high standards across sites This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week (pattern to be agreed) including weekend and bank holiday working. About you We are looking for someone who: Enjoys working outdoors and has a genuine interest in the natural environment Has experience in practical countryside, grounds, environmental or outdoor work (or the willingness to learn) Can communicate confidently and courteously with members of the public Is reliable, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team Holds a full, clean driving licence and is comfortable driving between sites has an awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility. is computer literate with the ability to use email and mobile devices can maintain accurate work records. A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in countryside management, conservation or a related field would be desirable. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Closing date: 5.00 pm, 19 May 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Countryside Rangers role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the team in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part time, Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 9 months (to commence June 2026). The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £27,694 - £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Join our team We are looking for an experienced and efficient HR Administrator to join our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR and OD) team , to provide essential maternity cover. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role This is a part time position, ideally working 2 full days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, however there is some flexibility. You will work with the operational HR team to provide an effective admin service to all employees, using our in-house HR and payroll system - Oracle. You will provide support and guidance on a broad variety of HR and payroll queries, processing and actioning emails in the HR team and the Learning and Development mailboxes and signposting colleagues to guidance resources and specialist HR colleagues where required. You will undertake pre-employment checks, process starters and leavers, raise purchase orders and answer general enquiries. This is a busy role, where you will be the first point of contact for both telephone and email enquiries, providing an efficient and professional response service. About you You will be an experienced Administrator, with HR knowledge and understanding, who has worked within HR or a closely aligned team. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage their own workload effectively and efficiently. Confidentiality is key in this role along with attention to detail and effective IT user skills, particularly Microsoft Office. If you are an experienced HR Administrator, with an excellent eye for detail, able to work under your own initiative, multi-task and prioritise a busy workload, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you. About us At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom). Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. Our working Culture We believe work is what we do, not just where we go. We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. Interview date: 6 May 2026. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this HR Administrator role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.